What's Happening at Apex

Industry 12 October 2026

Where, who, how long: the three-question habit that keeps a team connected

Lone workers are only alone if nobody knows where they are. The pre-appointment plan is the simplest team habit in the Personal Safety Program, and the most used.

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Training 5 October 2026

A different kind of team day: the Personal Safety Program

End-of-year team days are being booked now. Here is the case for spending yours practising something together.

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Training 28 September 2026

What actually happens in a Personal Safety Program workshop

Four modules, a content warning, a lot of standing up, and a reflection after every one. A plain walk-through of the half day for anyone weighing up a team day.

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Industry 10 September 2026

R U OK? is the easy part. The ninety seconds after is the skill.

Most people can ask the question. What stops them is not knowing what to do if the answer is no. Here is what actually happens in the ninety seconds after.

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Compliance 7 September 2026

Twenty three point nine years: what child safety asks of ordinary adults

National Child Protection Week runs 6 to 12 September. Child safety is decided by ordinary adults in ordinary moments, not by the policy on the shelf.

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Training 31 August 2026

Seventeen per cent versus seven. The gap belongs to whoever is standing there.

Victorian data shows bystander CPR more than doubles cardiac arrest survival, and bystander defibrillation nearly doubles it again. What that means at work.

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Compliance 24 August 2026

The psychosocial duty stopped being general. Here is what changed.

Victorian employers now carry a specific duty to identify psychosocial hazards and control the risks. What that means for the managers who must answer for it.

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Compliance 29 July 2026

"Just stay calm" is not a strategy: rethinking aggression on your front line

Occupational violence and aggression is a recognised psychosocial hazard, not a personality test for your staff. Here's what preparation actually changes.

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Training 22 July 2026

Your first aid is current for three years. Your CPR isn't.

CPR currency needs refreshing every 12 months, not every three years like the rest of your first aid certificate. Here's why, and what it means for your workplace.

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Industry 18 June 2026

The 7 mistakes most community coaches make

Most community coaches are brilliant with drills but trip over the same handful of avoidable habits. We break down the seven, plus a free guide with the fix for each.

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Compliance 22 May 2026

What the Latrobe Health charges mean for every workplace

WorkSafe Victoria has charged Latrobe Regional Health after a nurse was seriously assaulted by a patient with a documented history of violence. The case is a sharp reminder of what employer duty of care actually requires.

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Compliance 18 May 2026

Understanding the Standards for RTOs 2025

From 1 July 2025, all Registered Training Organisations operate under revised national standards. Here's what changed and what it means for learners enrolling with Apex.

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Industry 10 May 2026

Why formal coaching credentials matter, even for volunteers

Sport coaching has long been driven by passion and volunteer hours. We unpack why national qualifications protect coaches, athletes, and the clubs that rely on them.

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Training 2 May 2026

AI in the workplace, what teams actually need to learn

Past the hype, AI training comes down to literacy and practice. We share what our workshops cover and how organisations are using AI tools safely and effectively.

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Compliance 28 April 2026

How long is your first aid certificate valid? A workplace guide

CPR every year, full first aid every three. We break down the renewal cycle, common workplace requirements, and what counts as compliant under WHS regulations.

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Industry 20 April 2026

Psychosocial safety: what's changed and what leaders need to know

Safe Work Australia's code on managing psychosocial hazards has shifted leadership expectations. Here's a plain-English overview of what's required and how to lead in practice.

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Announcements 12 April 2026

Apex expands corporate workshop offerings

We've added Communication Techniques, Sales Strategies, Difficult Conversations, and AI workshops to our non-accredited corporate training catalogue.

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